Skip to content
Home Blog Flipping

Facepalm Moments: 21 EPIC FAILS From Construction Projects Around The World

Seth Williams
1 min read
Facepalm Moments: 21 EPIC FAILS From Construction Projects Around The World

If you’ve had any experience with flipping houses or new construction projects – you probably know that general contractors, carpenters, plumbers and other subcontractors in the industry aren’t all created equal. It’s important to work with the right people because without careful planning, clear communication and a thoroughly competent team of individuals working on all aspects of a construction or renovation project, the final product may not come out as planned.

If you’re unfamiliar with how this goes, here are 21 embarrassing examples of what can happen when you hire the wrong person (it shouldn’t take you long to spot what’s wrong in each picture).

Related: The Investor’s Guide to Working with Contractors

FACT: Measurements Matter

83868862

via

Apparently it is important to use a level.

construction-mistake

via

Do you think the building inspector will notice?

spiral stairs

via

Just a minor design flaw.

funny-fail-meme-stairs-garage

via

Dude. Seriously?

construction-mistake-urinals

via

A little something to drive your OCD crazy.

83109311

via

When the ceiling guy and the escalator guy don’t communicate.

construction-mistakes

via

Not a very well-designed parking lot…

bad parking spots

via

Good luck getting to the top of these stairs.

funniest-construction-mistakes-stairs

via

Spelling is important, especially when it’s on the pavement.

Frie

via

Money well-spent on a top notch security camera.

funniest-construction-mistakes-camera

via

Kind of defeats the purpose – but whatever.

phone booth

via

These balconies have a stunning view…  if you can get to them.

funniest-construction-mistakes-balcony

via

Don’t even think about disobeying this gate.

83034170

via

This Happened.

bad gutter

via

Just so you know, there’s a pole here.

83034174

via

Is it just me, or does something about those doors not look right?

horrible-construction-mistakes-doors

via

Attention to detail is a must.

83034175

via

A new type of door – designed exclusively for toddlers.

upside down door

via

Be very, very careful not to drip.

35950_315150_large

via

There are no words.

door handle

via

What kind of epic fails have you guys experienced? 

Note By BiggerPockets: These are opinions written by the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions of BiggerPockets.